Te Aro, Wellington

No scrub cleaning #resenetip

No scrub cleaning #resenetip

Clean outdoors without scrubbing. Just spray on Resene Deep Clean and leave it to work with the weather to give you a cleaner surface.

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2201 days ago

Exhibition of Botanical Art

Russell from Kelburn

This amazing exhibition opens on Saturday 22 September and entry is FREE. Come and admire the skill of the artist in the Tree House in the Wellington Botanic Garden. Add in the colourful tulip displays and you have a good reason to plan a visit soon. Enjoy!

2201 days ago

Children's and Teens' School Holiday Programme

Mark Marriott from Inverlochy Art School

Inverlochy Art School has a great Holiday programmme planned for these holidays. We have a Children's Holiday Programme for 6 -12 years old in both weeks, and a Teens' Programme in week 2 for 12 years old and older. Please see our website for booking and details or email: … View moreInverlochy Art School has a great Holiday programmme planned for these holidays. We have a Children's Holiday Programme for 6 -12 years old in both weeks, and a Teens' Programme in week 2 for 12 years old and older. Please see our website for booking and details or email: manager@inverlochy.org.nz or Phone: 04 9392177.

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2201 days ago

Wellington Zoo

Claire Pavitt from Barnardos Home-Based Early Learning - Wellington

On the 22nd and 23rd of September, we will be holding some special activities at the Zoo to celebrate Conservation Week and there are great prizes to be won.

Entry for children will be half price on both days - $6 for kids and $25 for adults.



The activities will include making beeswax … View more
On the 22nd and 23rd of September, we will be holding some special activities at the Zoo to celebrate Conservation Week and there are great prizes to be won.

Entry for children will be half price on both days - $6 for kids and $25 for adults.



The activities will include making beeswax candles to take home, how to create a Gecko friendly garden, discovering the work of our wildlife Vets and making some fun enrichment for our Kea.



We will also have two fun and interactive bubble shows each day and the Mojo Coffee Cart will be in the Zoo.



Make sure you visit the Zoo over this weekend to celebrate our beautiful native wildlife!

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2201 days ago

Poll: Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The annual refugee quota will lift from 1000 to 1500 by July 2020, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this week. Before 2016 the refugee quota sat static at 750 for 30 years, well behind many other western nations. The National Government then raised it to 1000. Is it enough?

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Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?
  • 19% Yes, we should take more
    19% Complete
  • 18.2% No, 1500 is enough
    18.2% Complete
  • 58.1% No - we shouldn't be taking so many
    58.1% Complete
  • 3.6% Don't mind either way
    3.6% Complete
  • 1.1% No opinion
    1.1% Complete
4134 votes
2201 days ago

Food recall: Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Mac's owner Lion is recalling some of its non-alcoholic ginger beer, which may have been incorrectly filled with beer.

The batches of Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer carrying the false labels have a best before date of March 20 or 21, 2019.

"This recall does not affect any … View more
Mac's owner Lion is recalling some of its non-alcoholic ginger beer, which may have been incorrectly filled with beer.

The batches of Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer carrying the false labels have a best before date of March 20 or 21, 2019.

"This recall does not affect any other batches of this or any other Mac's brand product," a recall notice said

Lion apologised, and offered a full refund to customers if they had the incorrect product. Customers with the product should contact Lion on 0800 835 554.

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2201 days ago

Electricity in New Zealand - by the Electricity Authority

Annie Bannister from Utilities Disputes

The Electricity Authority has recently updated its publication "Electricity in New Zealand". It provides an overview of retail and distribution companies, the transmission grid, generation companies, and the electricity market. It also shows how these areas interact with each other, so is… View moreThe Electricity Authority has recently updated its publication "Electricity in New Zealand". It provides an overview of retail and distribution companies, the transmission grid, generation companies, and the electricity market. It also shows how these areas interact with each other, so is a handy reference tool for those who are learning about the industry. Check it out:

2201 days ago

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2202 days ago

Proposal to close roads

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Our Regulatory Processes Committee will meet in November to consider some temporary road closures for Wellington Round the Bays and Newtown Festival. If you object to these proposed road closures or would like to give your feedback, please email maria.taumaa@wcc.govt.nz before Fri 28 Sep.

2202 days ago

Total Mobility Scheme

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Have you heard of the Total Mobility Scheme? This provides door-to-door transport for people with a permanent disability or impairment. Come along to Karori Library on Tues 25 Sep (1.30-3pm) to learn about the scheme and find out if you're eligible. For more info or to book, call 04 9722595.

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